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Trainee Gardener

Oliver Valves


Job Location:

Knutsford - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 September 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role: Trainee Gardener

Location: Alderley Edge & Knutsford

Working Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week

Were on the lookout for a Trainee Gardener to join our team in Alderley Edge & Knutsford

About Us

With over 45 years of valve technology innovations Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design manufacture and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems serving industries such as oil and gas petrochemical and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export Manufacturing and Growth as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. Were a profitable privately owned and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.

What Youll Be Doing as a Workshop Operative

  • To work with the existing gardener in beautifully established gardens/grounds

  • Assist with mowing lawns strimming edging and hedge cutting.

  • Maintain gardens to a high standard of cleanliness and presentation.

  • Support seasonal tasks such as leaf clearance pruning and planting.

  • Work effectively as part of a team while developing horticultural knowledge and skills.

What Youll Bring
Were not expecting you to know everything from day onefull training is provided. That said it would be great if you:

  • Have some experiance with manual handling activities

  • Are reliable and take pride in your work

  • Have a positive attitude and enjoy being part of a team

  • Are keen to learn and get stuck in as a workshop operative

  • Have basic numeracy literacy and communication skills

  • Own transport

Whats On Offer

Heres what you can expect with us:

  • Competitive hourly rate

  • Annual leave starting at 31 days a year (includes bank holidays)

  • Great benefits including: pension (you put in 5% we put in 4%) cash plan to reimburse you for medical expenses (dental optical physio and more) retailer discount platform Life Assurance (Death in Service) long service awards and Employee Assistance Programme

  • Training opportunities including apprenticeships and college courses available


About Company

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At the forefront of valve technology our four companies deliver exceptional products tailored to various sectors. From subsea to hydrogen applications we ensure precision and reliability in every solution.

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